Flu Season Is Upon Us
Here are tips to prevent catching cold & flu.
Start preparing in the month of September. Preparing in October when people around you are already sick is too late. Remember, we catch cold either from the feet or from the neck. Slight sensation of cold air at the feet or the neck is the sign that pathogen is entering your body system. Keep your feet and neck warm. Stop wearing sandals and flip-flops. Start wearing socks and shoes. Be aware of other signs such as slight headache, chills, coughs, body aches, and yellow-green mucus.
Drink more fluids, especially alkalized water. Eat balanced diet with green leafy vegetables. Take extra supplements such as Vitamin C. Reduce alcohol consumptions. Alcohol seriously compromises the immune system. When you drink alcohol, remember to drink three times as much water soon after.
Sleep well. Sleep extra hours in winter. Preserve your energy: not exercising to exhaustion and do not sweat too much.
Be careful when you transit from one environment to another. For example getting up from bed to cool morning air, or after getting out of hot shower. If you feel chills, you are catching cold.
Avoid large gatherings. If someone blows breathe to your face, you will get sick. Avoid smoking and toxic environment.
Early detection and prevention is crucial. Remember, when pathogen goes through the diaphragm, it is too late: meaning, if you have a diarrhea, stomachache, or fever, then it will take a long time to recover. Go and see a doctor. However, if treated early, you will develop an immune system for the season, and you will be free of cold and flu unless a different strand comes to our city.
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